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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1994 12 20MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 20, 1994 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 6:03 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Saltarelli. ROLL CALL Council Present: Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Jim Potts, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jeffery M. Thomas Tracy A. Worley Council Absent: None City Clerk Wynn: Absent Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager Lois Jeffrey, Interim City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Robert Ruhl, Field Services Manager Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Dana Kasdan,.Engineering Services Manager Donna Hinshaw, Executive Coordinator Katie Pitcher, Administrative Assistant Approximately 20 in the audience PUBLIC INPUT - None REGULAR BUSINESS 1. ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY IMPACT ON THE CITY OF TUSTIN William Huston, City Manager, summarized potential impacts of the Orange County bankruptcy on the City including: property tax allocations to the General Fund, Redevelopment Agency, Assessment Districts, and Landscape and Street Lighting District; refinancing Assessment District bonds; higher interest rates affecting Tustin Ranch homeowner assessment bills; financing of the Edinger/Jamboree Road overpass project; $1.9 million Orange County Transportation Authority allocation for the Tustin rail station project; funding arrangements with the Orange County Water District for construction of two water wells and the 17th Street nitrate plant; Orange County Water District's increase of water replenishment fees could impact the City's Water Enterprise Fund operating costs and water rates; delaying expansion of library operating hours; future joint transportation projects with the Transportation Corridor Agency, County of Orange, the cities of Irvine and Santa Ana, and the Orange County Transportation Agency; delay in payment to the City of Measure M turnback funds; Community Development Block Grant funds; future annual contributions made by cities to the Orange County Risk Management Authority self-insured program; County delay of action on the 800 megahertz Police/Public Works communication system; and State assistance to Orange County agencies. Council/staff discussion followed regarding bond refinancing by other agencies; Measure M turnback funds; Orange County Risk Management investment coverage; and school district investments. William Huston, City Manager, reported on the County of Orange bankruptcy status including: the U.S. Department of Justice appointment of a bankruptcy Trustee; formation of a seven -member Creditor's Committee and Committee responsibilities; Tustin's request to be appointed to the cities subcommittee of the Creditor's Committee; release of funds for emergency needs; individual agency lawsuits were discouraged; and the County Treasurer's establishment of commingled or bond fund accounts. Council/staff discussion followed regarding no lawsuits had been filed against the County; affect of the County bankruptcy on the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 12-20-94 State deficit; 800 megahertz communication system; agendizing bankruptcy status reports at future Council meetings; property tax monies collected prior to December 6, 1994 would be impounded as part of the County bankruptcy; percentage of property tax money that may be withheld by the County; daily monitoring by staff of County bankruptcy activity; hiring bankruptcy counsel; allocation of property tax funding was the top priority of all Orange County cities; property tax monies collected after December 6, 1994 should be 100 percent reallocated to the cities; one attorney representing all cities impacted by the bankruptcy; possible conflict of interest within the different agencies; all agencies must work through the Creditor's Committee; City Attorney information hotline maintained open communication between agencies; emergency fund withdrawal limit of 30 percent; Creditor's Committee commendable performance; and the City's investments in the State Local Agency Investment Fund. It was moved by Thomas. seconded by Worley, to receive and file subject report. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Saltarelli announced the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with Nick Nichols, the City's labor negotiator. The employee organizations involved in potential negotiations were Tustin Municipal Employees Association and Tustin Police Officers Association. Unrepresented employees were management and confidential units. ADJOURNKENT Mayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. /Y E. WYNN, CITY CLERK v MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 20, 1994 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Saltarelli at 6:43 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Recording Secretary: Others Present: CLOSED SESSION Thomas R. Saltarelli, Chairperson Jim Potts, Chairperson Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jeffery M. Thomas Tracy A. Worley None Mary E. Wynn (absent) William A. Huston, Exec. Dir./City Manager Lois Jeffrey, Interim City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Asst. Executive Director Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Robert Ruhl, Field Services Manager Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Donna Hinshaw, Executive Coordinator Katie Pitcher, Administrative Assistant Approximately 20 in the audience Chairperson Saltarelli announced the members of the Agency would recess to closed session to confer with General Counsel regarding: Real Property Negotiations about 1021 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, California. The parties involved are Case -Swayne Co., Inc., 1021 E. Edinger Street, a limited partnership; Gannett Outdoor of Southern California; and the Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency. The matters to be discussed include price and terms of property purchase. ADJOURNNIM Chairperson Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. THOMAS R. SALJKRELLI, CHAIRPERSON R WYNN, RECORDING SECRETARY